Former Mueller deputy explains how Trump could get nailed in Manhattan DA investigation

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In an interview with New York Magazine this Thursday, the former deputy to Robert Mueller during the probe into Donald Trump’s alleged ties with Russia, Andrew Weissmann, talked about the legacy of the Mueller investigation and the current investigations of Trump’s businesses.

Weissman, a former federal prosecutor, was asked by NY Mag’s Ankush Khardori what he thinks the odds are that anyone ends up criminally prosecuting Trump.

“If it’s going to happen, it’ll be in Manhattan,” Weissmann said. “That seems like the one that has the most legs. But you and I both know, it’s really hard. I’ve been on the inside and listened to people on the outside. It’s really hard unless you’re inside to know whether they’re really going to be able to make the case.” Continue reading.